In this captivating Aspen Institute lecture, legendary biographer and journalist Walter Isaacson explores the nature of creativity through the lives of three extraordinary innovators: Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin. Drawing from his bestselling biographies, Isaacson reveals how imagination, simplicity, and the courage to “think different” shaped world-changing breakthroughs — from the iPhone and Gorilla Glass to relativity and the founding ideals of American democracy. Along the way, he shares intimate stories of Steve Jobs, the power of design, and why true innovation happens at the intersection of art, science, and technology. Recorded at the Aspen Institute and introduced by Amy Margerum Berg, this talk is a masterclass on leadership, creativity, and making a lasting dent in the universe. 🎥 Topics include: • Steve Jobs and the beauty of simplicity • Einstein’s theory of relativity explained through storytelling • Benjamin Franklin, tolerance, and the birth of American innovation • Creativity at the intersection of arts and sciences Perfect for entrepreneurs, designers, technologists, students, and anyone fascinated by innovation and genius. Change Your Mind. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassrootstv Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/

Step inside the living history of Aspen in this heartfelt conversation about the soul, culture, and DNA of the Roaring Fork Valley. Host Joanie Klar, co-host Mike Stranahan, and special guest Gail Schwartz reflect on five decades of friendship, leadership, education, housing, and community building in Aspen and beyond. From the early days of resort planning and rural education reform to community schools, workforce housing, and the values that shaped Aspen’s identity, this episode captures how bold leadership, compassion, and grassroots action created one of America’s most unique mountain communities. If you care about Aspen history, community leadership, education, housing, and the stories behind the valley’s culture — this is a must-watch. Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassrootstv Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/

Discover the soul, culture, and living DNA of Aspen in this inspiring conversation with author and environmental scholar Dr. Lindsay Branham, featured on Soul of Aspen from the GrassRoots Community Network. Host Joanie Klar explores Lindsay’s healing journey through nature, her upcoming book “Heartwood: The Wisdom and Healing Kinship of Trees,” and the powerful movement to give rivers and nature legal rights. From forest therapy and indigenous wisdom to climate healing and the Rights of Nature, this episode reveals how Aspen’s mountains, rivers, and trees are shaping a new relationship between humans and the Earth. ✨ Watch to experience the spiritual heart of Aspen, learn how nature heals, and discover how one community is giving the Earth a voice. Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassrootstv Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/

Wait for it! Dr. Frank Howard was a San Francisco dentist who threw it all in to become a ski bum film maker in the 1940's and 50's. In "Gone Ski Mad" the boys share Dr. Howard's masterpiece compilation "Skiing Toward the Olympics" made in 1959 as ski madness took over America before the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympics. Lots more weird stuff as well, including Dav shooting other skiers. With a rifle. Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots TV programming is entirely funded by direct contributions from members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 500 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassrootstv Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/

In this inspiring episode of The Local Show, host Eric Skarvin sits down with award-winning filmmaker, editor, athlete, and storyteller Michelle Smith. From surviving a life-altering fall on the Grand Teton to creating powerful films that highlight human resilience, Native American advocacy, and environmental protection, Michelle’s journey is extraordinary. Michelle shares the gripping story of her 2010 mountaineering accident—an event that shattered her leg and broke her back, but ultimately launched her career in filmmaking. She discusses the healing power of storytelling, her creative process, and how picking up a camera during her rescue changed her life’s direction. We explore her acclaimed films, including: 🎥 Transcendence — chronicling cyclist and climber Adrien Costa’s recovery and return to the mountains. 🎥 Monumental Moment — highlighting the Havasupai mother-daughter team who helped protect more than a million acres around the Grand Canyon from uranium mining. 🎥 Her latest playful project featuring AI-generated raccoon characters. From adventure sports to environmental activism to the magic of filmmaking, this episode dives deep into creativity, courage, and the power of voice. Watch for inspiring stories of resilience, filmmaking insights, Native American advocacy, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from one of Colorado’s rising creative talents. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more stories from the Roaring Fork Valley. Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassrootstv Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/

In this in-depth episode of Come to Think of It, host Steve Nemerovski speaks with writer and literacy educator Larissa Phillips about the growing crisis of adult illiteracy in the United States and the failures of modern reading instruction. Phillips, a columnist for The Free Press and founder of the Volunteer Literacy Project, discusses research-based approaches to teaching adults with dyslexia, the legacy of whole-word and whole-language reading methods, and why nearly 20% of American adults read below a functional level. The conversation explores literacy as a predictor of economic mobility, generational disadvantage, education policy failures, and the role of parents, schools, and community volunteers in restoring effective reading instruction. An essential discussion for educators, policymakers, literacy advocates, and anyone concerned about the future of American education. Change Your Mind. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassrootstv Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/

Discover how backyard beekeeping can help save the bees and protect our food system. In this episode of Sustainable Solutions, host Brook LeVan speaks with filmmaker and Bee Guardian Corwin Bell about colony collapse disorder, pesticide impacts, genetic diversity, and natural “top bar” beehives. Learn how local pollination, bee guardianship, and organic beekeeping can restore healthy ecosystems—starting in your own backyard. Perfect for anyone interested in sustainability, pollinators, organic gardening, and environmental solutions. Change Your Mind. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassrootstv Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/

AWF Reads returns with another insightful literary conversation from the Aspen Writers Foundation—bringing readers and writers together since 1976. In this episode, host Katherine O’Connell, author of Well Read and Dead, leads an in-depth discussion of Richard Yates’ classic novel Revolutionary Road. Joined by panelists Bernie Grower, Wendy Arusty, and Fred Durham, this round-table explores the novel’s piercing portrait of 1950s suburbia, the pressure of conformity, the complexities of marriage, and the psychological depth that made Revolutionary Road a National Book Award finalist. Together, the group examines: Yates’ vivid depiction of post-war American life April and Frank Wheeler’s struggles with identity, ambition, and disillusionment The novel’s theatrical opening and its symbolic use of The Petrified Forest Generational dysfunction and the fight against societal expectations The role of John Givings as a truth-telling “Greek chorus” Themes of emptiness, performance, and the cost of unrealized dreams Whether you’re a longtime admirer of Richard Yates or discovering Revolutionary Road for the first time, this episode offers rich context, meaningful insights, and a fresh lens on one of the most powerful American novels of the 20th century. 📚 About the Aspen Writers Foundation: The Aspen Writers Foundation has been connecting readers and writers since 1976 through discussions, workshops, author events, and programs for all ages. Learn more or become a member at aspenwriters.org. Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassrootstv Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/